***** GLBT Multi State Results Watch *****

[hootinholler]

There are 5 states with same sex marriage on the ballot:


North Carolina Amendment 1:

The language that voters saw on the ballot reads:[7]

Constitutional amendment to provide that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.

http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/North_Carolina_Same-Sex_Marriage,_Amendment_1_%28May_2012%29



Maine Question 1:

The ballot language that voters will see on the ballot reads as follows:[2]

Do you want to allow the State of Maine to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples?

The following was the ballot language proposed by supporters of the initiative:[1][3]

Do you favor a law allowing marriage licenses for same-sex couples that protects religious freedom by ensuring no religion or clergy be required to perform such a marriage in violation of their religious beliefs?”

N.B. Footnotes at link.
http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Maine_Same-Sex_Marriage_Question,_Question_1_%282012%29



Maryland Question 6:

Question 6
Referendum Petition
Civil Marriage Protection Act (Ch. 2 of the 2012 Legislative Session)

Establishes that Maryland’s civil marriage laws allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marriage license, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from marrying; protects clergy from having to perform any particular marriage ceremony in violation of their religious beliefs; affirms that each religious faith has exclusive control over its own theological doctrine regarding who may marry within that faith; and provides that religious organizations and certain related entities are not required to provide goods, services, or benefits to an individual related to the celebration or promotion of marriage in violation of their religious beliefs.

http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Maryland_Same-Sex_Civil_Marriage_Referendum,_Question_6_%282012%29



Minnesota Amendment 1

Limiting the status of marriage to opposite sex couples.

"Recognition of Marriage Solely Between One Man and One Woman."

YES
NO

http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Minnesota_Same-Sex_Marriage_Amendment,_Amendment_1_%282012%29



Washington Referendum 74

Ballot summary

"This bill allows same-sex couples to marry, applies marriage laws without regard to gender, and specifies that laws using gender-specific terms like husband and wife include same-sex spouses. After 2014, existing domestic partnership are converted to marriages, except for seniors. It preserves the right of clergy or religious organizations to refuse to perform or recognize any marriage or accommodate wedding ceremonies. The bill does not affect licensing of religious organizations providing adoption, foster-care, or child-placement."[8]

Ballot language

The ballot language that will appear in front of voters reads:
“ The legislature passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6239 concerning marriage for same-sex couples, modified domestic-partnership law, and religious freedom, and voters have filed a sufficient referendum petition on this bill.

This bill would allow same-sex couples to marry, preserve domestic partnerships only for seniors, and preserve the right of clergy or religious organizations to refuse to perform, recognize, or accommodate any marriage ceremony.

Should this bill be:

[ ] Approved

[ ] Rejected

http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/Washington_Same-Sex_Marriage_Veto_Referendum,_Referendum_74_%282012%29


Hopefully we can watch hate get smacked down.

[hootinholler]

1. 6 recs no kicks?

:tappingfootsmiley:

[ismnotwasm]

2. I'll kick it

For Washington State

[DonRedwood]

8. and I'll kick it back to you

[ismnotwasm]

13. Lets keep it going...

[marmar]

3. k/r

[hootinholler]

4. everything I've seen so far is TCTC n/t

[efhmc]

5. Any results yet?

[suffragette]

6. Well, you know I voted for 74 here in Washington

Hiya, hoot!

[hootinholler]

14. Hey. LTNS!

Hoping you are well.

[suffragette]

21. Hope you are well too, darlin'

Update: Referendum 74 leading early - great news since King County (my county) is the largest, most liberal and slowest to count here so should hopefully increase.

[justiceischeap]

7. 6 is currently winning in MD. nt

[hootinholler]

9. Still winning, but within 1% n/t

[justiceischeap]

10. Is that automatic recount territory? nt

[FreeState]

11. Live updates here

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/gay-marriage-results_n_2074188.html

ANyone know if the Judge in Iowa was retained?

[morningfog]

12. Kicking.

[Wounded Bear]

15. Washington here

Ref 74: Same Sex Marriage
50% in
Yes 52% 945,829
No 48% 879,411

So far, so good.

[ismnotwasm]

16. Me too

We're doing good..

[FreeState]

18. Maryland and Maine have been called! NOM lost big tonight

Marriage equality is marching forward!

[yardwork]

26. NOM lost their major talking point - "everytime the people get to decide, they choose hate."

No longer true. The people have spoken and the message is clear. Good news.

[Vanje]

17. Kick!

Sadly, My state Idaho has no progress to report.

[Vanje]

19. "Ahead in 4 states", sez PBS

They didnt say what states , but. I'm pleased

[ismnotwasm]

20. Kick

[yardwork]

23. There are only four states with equality on the ballot today.

We lost in North Carolina last spring.

[yardwork]

22. The Amendment in NC was passed last spring. It's not on the ballot. Equality lost.

North Carolina has temporarily gone Tea Party. Sorry about that. We hope to turn things around within a few years.

[hootinholler]

24. AH! Sorry for that misinformation

Thanks for setting it straight.

[yardwork]

25. That's ok. I enjoyed this thread. Thank you for posting.